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Business Updates & Advice | |
- Do you know your responsibilities and obligations when hiring or looking to hire migrants? Immigration New Zealand has produced a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide on their website outlining your legal obligations, things to consider, how to find and hire workers overseas or migrants already in New Zealand and how to check whether someone’s visa allows them to work for you. Find the guide here >>
- April 1st saw a number of significant changes for employers and employees, including the minimum wage increase, new entitlements for victims of domestic violence, and a couple of changes to KiwiSaver options. Find out about the changes and what you need to do as an employer here >>
- ENC Sponsor BDO has also created this handy information sheet: Minimum Wage Increases - What do I need to know?
- A series of workshops are being held throughout the country aimed at transforming the Sheep and Goat Dairy industry. The Sheep and Goat Dairy Project is a government funded, not-for-profit initiative dedicated to growing New Zealand's sheep and goat milk industry. The first workshop is being held in Canterbury at Lincoln University on Tuesday, April 16 from 9am-12pm. Industry stakeholders including iwi, farmers, processers and marketers are invited to attend. To find out more about the workshop, to register, or to learn more about the Sheep & Goat Dairy Project visit their website.
- ENC Business Service Partner ARA Institute of Canterbury is holding a free business breakfast at its Christchurch City Campus on May 3rd covering Conflict Management. Register or find out more here >>
- Is your business matching capacity with demand? MBIE has released a handy Self Assessment Operations tool to find out what your business is doing well, and where you can improve your operations. Check it out >>
- Easter is nearly upon us, and with it comes a lot of confusion around who can trade on which days. Retail NZ have produced a very comprehensive article outlining who can open on Easter Sunday, who needs to be paid what, and which councils have introduced local trading bylaws. Read the information here.
For local information you can find out more about Easter trading regulations in the Waimakariri District here, and in the Hurunui District here.
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Business Training & Events | |
How much do you know about your responsibilities under health & safety legislation? Are you doing enough to keep those around you safe? This workshop outlines your legal duties and what systems need to be in place to keep workers safe.
Find out more or register here >> | | This six part Leadership Series developed for ENC and aimed at businesses who really want to push forward, provides business owners and leaders with practical knowledge on how to inspire your team towards tangible business improvements.
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- The Waimakariri District Plan is under review and the Waimakariri District Council is seeking feedback from interested parties. A consultation summary document ‘What’s the Plan?’ is currently available from all Council service centres and libraries and at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk. A series of informal drop-ins are being held for those interested in speaking directly with a staff member involved with the District Plan Review. All drop-in sessions are held from 5pm-7pm:
- 15 April: Woodend Community Centre, Room A & B, 6 School Road, Woodend
- 17 April: Ruataniwha Civic Centre, 176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi
- 1 May: Oxford Town Hall – Main Hall, 30 Main Street, Oxford
- 2 May: Rangiora Town Hall – Function Room, 303 High Street, Rangiora
- 17 April: Ruataniwha Civic Centre, 176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi
- 1 May: Oxford Town Hall – Main Hall, 30 Main Street, Oxford
- 2 May: Rangiora Town Hall – Function Room, 303 High Street, Rangiora
More information is available at waimakariri.govt.nz/districtplanreview. Have your say by 5pm, Monday 6 May 2019.
- A flurry of new businesses have opened their doors in North Canterbury recently: Wet & Forget New Zealand has a new location on Lineside Road, Rangiora; Country Villa Estate Bed & Breakfast has opened in Ohoka; Tyre General Rangiora has commenced business on Flaxton Road; and Boulder Burgers opened just after Christmas in Hanmer Springs. Welcome to all our new business operators.
- The mayoralty of both Hurunui and Waimakariri Districts as well as Kaikoura will be up for grabs in the October local body elections after all three mayors confirmed they will not stand for re-election. Read the full story here >>
- We sat down with Ray White Morris & Co Real Estate - ENC Sponsor and winner of the Hellers Emerging Business Award at the 2018 North Canterbury Business Awards - to learn about how far they've come and their secrets to success.
See what they had to say >>
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Hazeldine Construction has been successfully operating in North Canterbury for almost a decade. In that time the business has developed into a ten-strong team that is proud of its achievements in residential, commercial and lifestyle construction. Hazeldine Construction not only built ENC House, but has also been a Bronze Sponsor of ENC since the beginning. We are very grateful for their ongoing support and encourage you to contact the Hazeldine Construction team for all your residential and commercial construction projects. | |
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Most business owners know they can leverage their social media campaigns around the big holidays, but there's an opportunity to be had surrounding a bunch of bizarre or little-known observance days that you may never have heard of. Whether it's Talk like a Pirate Day, Lefthanders Day or Cheese Lovers' Day, there are endless 'hashtag holidays' throughout the year for you to tap into and shape your social content around. Check out the full calendar from Hubspot.
Whilst many of those on the list may be US-based, many are celebrated (or at least acknowledged) around the world. | | | |
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Commercial Space in North Canterbury | |
The following commercial spaces are available for lease or sale in the North Canterbury region. Please contact the listed contact person for further information on each property. To advertise your property or space, please email miles@enterprisenc.co.nz with the details and an image. | |
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New, architecturally designed commercial premises to suit a range of retail tenants. Floor areas from 50sqm – 375sqm. Retail precinct completed early 2020. A great opportunity to get in on the ground floor with a location that will become a key commercial area for locals and commuters on SH1.
www.ravenswood.co.nz/commercial-and-industrial/retail/ Contact: Peter Brett Phone: 021 323 800
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Niche Shared Space, Rangiora | |
Rangiora's own co-working space suits business professionals no matter what stage they are at with their enterprise. Daily Hot Desk, Flexible Options (week by week) and Permanent Desk options. Level 1, 210 High St, Rangiora. Contact: www.nichesharedspace.co.nz
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Shared Office Space, Woodend | |
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Commercial Property, Amberley | |
A range of commercial lots are available in Amberley, through Farmlands Real Estate. Varying sizes, located between Courage Rd and Pound Rd. View the lots here.
Contact: Malcolm Garvan, Farmlands
Phone: 027 231 4425 | | | |
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Book Your Next Business Event | |
The ENC Business Centre in central Kaiapoi offers a modern, spacious, purpose-built conference room ideal for your next meeting, training or social function:
- Full day: $295+GST
- Half day: $195+GST
- 2 Hours: $95+GST
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